🌤 Weather at Weogufka State Forest by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43–81 °F | 66–89 °F | 42–83 °F | 35–60 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Rockford 3 Ese, 13 mi away, elevation 600 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Flagg Mountain and the CCC Lookout Tower
Weogufka State Forest is a 240-acre state forest of upland hardwood on Flagg Mountain near Weogufka in Coosa County, Alabama. It is owned by the State of Alabama and managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC); it is not a state park. The property was acquired in the 1930s, mainly from Kaul Lumber Company, to build a new state park. Flagg Mountain is the southernmost Appalachian peak over 1,000 feet.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the 50-foot stone lookout tower in 1935. Its walls are 2 to 3 feet thick, and the large timbers once laid crisscross in the rock have been replaced with inlaid stone. The CCC crew also built ten shelters on the mountain, five of which still exist. The tower is listed on the National Historic Tower Site as tower #250. The AFC staffed its 12-by-12-foot lookout cab until 1989; after that the buildings deteriorated until a local interest group repaired them. When that lease ended in 2017, the AFC extended its agreement with the Alabama Hiking Trail Society to improve the shelters and keep a full-time caretaker on the property.
The Pinhoti Trail has its southern terminus on Flagg Mountain and runs north to Springer Mountain in Georgia, where the Appalachian Trail begins. The Conservation Fund and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources bought land and opened five miles of new trail to extend the Pinhoti to Flagg Mountain, so the tower is now a stopping point with primitive overnight camping.
Things to Do
- Sightseeing — CCC lookout tower and stone shelters
- Hiking — AFC-maintained trails and the southern end of the Pinhoti Trail
- Primitive camping — campgrounds and shelters, reservation required
- Bird watching — a stop on Alabama’s birding trail
- Social events — by reservation through the caretaker
Site Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Flagg Mountain, Coosa County, AL |
| Type | State forest, not a state park |
| Size | 240 acres of upland hardwood |
| Trail | Southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail |
| Camping | Primitive campgrounds and shelters, reservation by text to the caretaker |
| Elevation | Over 1,000 ft, the southernmost Appalachian peak of that height |
| Managed By | Alabama Forestry Commission |
Wildlife & Nature
The forest covers 240 acres of upland hardwood on Flagg Mountain, and the AFC lists Weogufka State Forest as a stop on Alabama’s birding trail. Hunting is not allowed on the property.
Nearby Attractions
Flagg Mountain lies near the community of Weogufka in Coosa County. From the tower, the Pinhoti Trail leads north toward Georgia.
Camping Reservations and Rules
Overnight stays in the primitive campgrounds and shelters need a reservation in advance: text the caretaker at (334) 561-5467, and expect to complete a waiver form. Social events are booked the same way. Bathroom facilities are limited; the AFC is working on a bathhouse and better shelters. There are no trash cans or trash pickup, so carry out everything you bring in. Alcohol, firearms, disorderly conduct, hunting, motocross and ATV riding are prohibited, and horses are not allowed on the hiking trails. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Do not cut live trees for campfires, and put fires out completely before you leave your site. The AFC page also links to a State Forest Pass, so check whether you need one before you go (as of October 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagg Mountain in Alabama?
Flagg Mountain is the southernmost Appalachian peak over 1,000 feet, near Weogufka in Coosa County, Alabama. It forms Weogufka State Forest, 240 acres owned by the State of Alabama and managed by the Alabama Forestry Commission; it is not a state park. The mountain has a 50-foot stone lookout tower built by the CCC in 1935, five surviving CCC shelters and the southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. Primitive camping is by reservation through the caretaker.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Wind Creek State Park (within about an hour’s drive).
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